German publisher drops 12,000 PCs for Mac; more One of Germany's largest newspaper publishers will become one of Apple's largest-ever customers when it converts all of its 12,000 computers from Windows systems to Macs. Also, the latest beta of Flash Player 10 promises to boost sluggish performance with Apple computers. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 75
NBC prefers Zune DRM [U]; VMware beta; iMac's 10th birthday NBC has persuaded Microsoft to filter out copyrighted material in its Zune jukebox while Apple refuses the same. Also, PA Semi has allegedly been bought out to design a future chip; VMware has released the first beta of Fusion 2; YouTube is offering iTunes referral links; the iMac has celebrated its tenth anniversary; and AppleInsider is giving away 500 free EverNote invites. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 23
iPhone Optus rumor; Apple TV allows movie sales; Mac web share Apple may use Australia as a testbed and sell the iPhone as a non-exclusive in the country, says one report. Meanwhile, Apple has enabled direct movie purchases from the Apple TV, Mac and iPhone web share has dropped in April as the iPhone becomes Flickr's top cameraphone. Also, Apple is moving some of its support efforts from California to Texas, and new iMacs have been tested against earlier models. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 84
Apple refreshes iMac line, now up to 3.06GHz Apple on Monday updated its iMac family with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn mobile processors and the most powerful graphics ever available in the all-in-one desktop line. AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 362
New iMacs in retail system; 3G iPhone redesign rumor; 3G's "D-Day" Apple's upcoming iMac has made a tentative appearance in US retail channel systems. Meanwhile, one rumor has the 3G iPhone receiving both GPS and a significant visual update, an analyst calls WWDC's opening "D-Day" for new iPhone models, and the latest SDK for the handset may allow background apps. Aidan Malley 18 years ago 102
iMac rumored for next week; new iPhone SDK; Apple updates A recently accurate tech website claims that Apple's long-awaited iMac refresh will appear next week. Also, Apple's latest iPhone developer kit adds enhanced OpenGL 3D support, downloads have appeared for a Boot Camp update, and Common Criteria security tools are available. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 128
Apple hit with another "millions of colors" lawsuit Just days after settling a lawsuit in which it was charged with misrepresenting the quality of its notebook screens, Apple Inc. has been hit with a second class-action suit rife with similar allegations over one of its iMac displays. Slash Lane 18 years ago 133
Eating our words: Apple's Mac mini to rock on Apple Inc.'s Mac mini, a tiny desktop system previously pegged for extinction, won't fade into the distance after all, at least not yet. Kasper Jade 18 years ago 289
Briefly: R.E.M. at Apple Store; iMac inventories, iPhone music apps One of the pioneers of the alternative rock scene will play an exclusive set next week at Apple's flagship retail store in London. Meanwhile, retailers are attempting to clear out stock of current generation iMacs. And Apple will reportedly disallow third-party iPhone music apps. AppleInsider Staff 18 years ago 44
Intel unveils 45nm chips bound for next-gen Mac systems Exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, Intel Corp formally unveiled 16 new microprocessors based on the company's 45-nanometer (nm) manufacturing process, several of which are expected to turn up in products from Apple Inc. over the next several months. Slash Lane 18 years ago 25
Apple job posts hint at multi-touch Macs; iMacs suffer off-color LCDs Apple Inc. is recruiting testing engineers to help produce multi-touch Macs. Meanwhile, the company is cracking down on complaints of color problems with iMac displays, and Quicken is near completion of a web finance tool for the iPhone. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 34
Booming Apple sales strain supply, will beat estimates - report A combination of Mac OS X Leopard, refreshed Macs, and iPods have formed a perfect storm that hint Apple will exceed its already optimistic targets, according to investment bank Bear Stearns. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 29
Intel to launch Penryn mobile chips ahead of Macworld Intel Corp. plans to formally introduce its Penryn family of next-generation mobile processors in early January, paving the way for significant upgrades to Apple Inc.'s notebook and iMac consumer desktop lines shortly thereafter. Slash Lane 18 years ago 50
